Opening today, Tuesday October 5, the 22 nd edition of VITRUM , the biennial B2B event organized by GIMAV (the Association of Italian manufacturers and suppliers of machinery, equipment and special products for glass processing) that for 40 years has been the only industry-specific trade show. It runs through October 8 at Fiera Milano Rho (Pav. 22-24) and is the first opportunity for international glass professionals to meet in person “ Where glass technology comes alive ”, as stated in our 2021 claim. “ This year’s exhibitors decided to go big ,” remarked Vitrum President Dino Zandonella

The ITALIAN GLASS SERIES is an online video project in 4 episodes created by Italian Trade Commission - ITA, GIMAV, the Italian Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Machinery, Equipment and Special products for Glass Processing in collaboration with National Glass Association (NGA). The series features leading Italian glass working companies and cutting-edge technologies, materials and processes which have been carefully selected for their suitability and changing impact for the US Market. Though intended for a wide audience, these videos showcase glass working machinery in motion

The event outlined the features and innovations to be showcased at the XXII edition of VITRUM – the international trade show specialized in machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass and in glass and processed products for industry – to take place October 5-8 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition district. Event host was VITRUM President, Dino Zandonella Necca, assisted by Director, Fabrizio Cattaneo. The latest news and announcements included: the new pricing system based on stand size that encourages exhibitors to display their technologies at the show. the “ GLASS IS” project

November 2019 – The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is pleased to announce the North American winners of its annual technology awards (see Attachment A in the PDF for a full list). Essays by engineering students based in several renowned Universities in Canada, Mexico and the United States were selected by panels of Italian experts for their outstanding quality and innovativeness. Five scholars and eighteen students receiving the award have been honored with a one-week educational trip to Northern Italy commencing November 10th, 2019. The initiative’s fundamental mission is to enrich the

Vitrum 2019 makes headway in its strategy of international recognition as an exceptional exhibition platform dedicated to the world of glass processing. The numbers speak for themselves: 267 Exhibitors from 25 different countries, up 9% compared to Vitrum 2017. Net occupied surface area of 16,134m 2 for a significant ( 10.81%) increase over the 14,569m 2 at the previous edition. Its international appeal was also evident in terms of visitors, who made up a significant percentage of overseas participants. The turnstile count indicated 11,816 visitors, with 53.15% from 85 different countries. A

Glass has always impressed artists and poets with its peculiar features. As it was a synonym for purity and fragility, over time it gained a special place in the heart of those who desired to be surrounded by “fragments” of delicate beauty. From its origins, Venice has been a vibrant centre of maritime trade flows. Thanks to the Venetian typical taste and an extraordinary intuition towards this investment, Venice created Murano in the late 1200s – which became the focus of glassmaking worldwide. VITRUM 2019 is proud to celebrate the work, creativity and skills of the Murano glass masters

Machines Italia, the Italian Trade Agency network in North America will continue in 2019 with the Italian technology Awards program. The Italian Technology Awards promote Italian manufacturing technology, engineering, and design among graduate and undergraduate students across North America and worldwide. This awards program is supported by Federmacchine, the National Federation of Association of Manufacturers of capital goods intended for industrial and handicrafts manufacturing processes, and its members. University students are invited to present projects and theses on a variety of subjects

The 30 th edition of China Glass will be held in Beijing, May 22-25, in the NCIEC, New China International Expo Center, hub of all the major events that take place in the Chinese capital. Known for the massive participation of exhibitors from around the world, the exhibition is organized by the Chinese Ceramic Society, which represents the trades involved in the science and technology of non-metallic, inorganic materials. The most recent edition, held in Shanghai, drew 800 exhibiting companies that occupied 80,000 m 2 of surface area, and attracted 33,500 visitors, primarily from the domestic